The case takes a tragic turn when Jill is released after the ransom is paid, only to perish in a fiery car crash shortly after. While local police and family members suspect Del Goddard, Jessica's investigation reveals a much more calculated plot.
: Jill Goddard , with the help of the psychic Franchesco .
: After two of the psychic's predictions seemingly come true—Jill nearly chokes on toast and later falls from her horse—she is kidnapped for a $1 million ransom. The Mystery and Revelation
: During a private party, a psychic named Franchesco predicts misfortune for Jill Goddard, the wife of Lee’s son, Del.
: The woman in the car was not actually Jill Goddard, but the family’s Swedish housemaid, Greta Olsen .
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: Dale Robertson (reprising his role from the previous episode) Franchesco : David Birney Jill Goddard : Lisa Pelikan Del Goddard : Michael Spound
: Jill and Franchesco tampered with the car's brakes and staged the crash to incinerate Greta’s body, intending to leave no doubt that Jill herself had died. Key Cast & Production Jessica Fletcher : Angela Lansbury